Arsenal legend Ian Wright has revealed he has regular contact with Gabriel Martinelli and issues the Brazilian forward with advice - but has a transfer warning for Mikel Arteta.
The teenager has been a bright spark for the Gunners this season and took his scoring tally this season to nine goals after netting against Sheffield United on Saturday.
His importance in the squad has increased due to Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang being out of action due to suspension, giving him an opportunity to secure more first-team action in the coming weeks.
Wright is a fan of the young talent but issued a transfer warning to the Gunners, stating they'll find it difficult to retain his services if he continues on his current trajectory.
"When you see him you can see there is a hunger and a determination about him. I've been in contact with him with texts and things, you can see that all he wants to do is do well," he told BBC Radio 5Live.
"He's so hungry. I think it's only Jadon Sancho as a teenager who has scored more goals than him in the top five leagues so he's somebody that has definitely got something in him.
"We're lucky to have him and if he carries on improving the way he is, then it's going to be very difficult to keep hold of him.
"If they can create chances, the way he moves into the box, he's going to score goals and that is what we need to concentrate on with Arsenal, scoring more goals and creating more chances.
"We just talk, I'll say well done and good movement, keep getting yourself in the box, make your near post run.
"As an 18-year-old, it's nice to just hear people saying you're doing great and he needs to keep doing those things.
"He got in touch on Instagram and then we went from there. I get a lot of slide ins, if I'm honest.
"I've got a broad spectrum of experience that I can share."
